Unilever-posted 7 months ago
$221,100 - $442,200/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Sikeston, MO
Food Manufacturing

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. The Head of Factory will lead people and activities in the factory, planning and logistics to achieve end to end supply chain success in the IC category. They own supply chain targets including service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation, OSHE and employee engagement. The Head of Factory inspires, develops and leads the local management team to implement and sustain supply chain and category strategies including those in safety, quality, World Class Manufacturing, employee relations, performance management and development of talent.

  • Create and deploy operational and financial plans to deliver targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation, SHE and employee engagement.
  • Work with the broader brand, sales, supply chain and technology teams to develop and implement long term strategic plans.
  • Lead the Sikeston site on continuous improvement strategies to improve operational efficiency and drive innovation in product as well as ways of working, cost & service models and the supply chain structure.
  • Own the factory culture agenda, developing future-fit manufacturing teammates who are operationally strong and consumer focused.
  • Connect with the broader local community and serve as a Unilever ambassador in the immediate factory area.
  • Own operational KPIs for the site including safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.
  • Develop and deliver to site annual budget and through programs to achieve competitive results.
  • Manage site leadership team to deliver daily excellence and develop future technical leaders in Manufacturing and Engineering.
  • Accelerate World Class Manufacturing methodology and culture as the way to deliver sustainable results and improve performance.
  • Foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion where team members thrive.
  • Drive a step change in manufacturing capability with a focus on flexibility and responsiveness.
  • Lead across supply chain, breaking down silos to deliver end to end results and deeper connection to business and consumers.
  • Drive digital transformation, including automation, to improve site efficiency and enhance manufacturing capabilities.
  • Own the sustainability agenda to reduce the environmental footprint.
  • Foster a culture that develops both salaried and hourly team members and creates an environment of positive employee relations.
  • Review and approve facility plans and audits to address ongoing needs of operation, compliance with governing rules, regulations and leasehold requirements and ensure minimized exposure to environmental risk and hazards.
  • Ensure site competitiveness through ongoing identification and implementation of value improvement projects (VIPs).
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 15 years in a Supply Chain role (Manufacturing, Technology, EHS, Quality).
  • Minimum 3 years working in a role leading a medium-large scale factory at the Director level.
  • Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is strongly preferred.
  • Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
  • Retirement savings benefits
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Sick leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Access to numerous voluntary benefits
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